KwaZulu-Natal School Terms 2026
School term dates and holidays for KwaZulu-Natal province (KZN)
National Unified Calendar
Since 2024, all 9 South African provinces follow the same school term dates. This includes KwaZulu-Natal. The unified calendar was implemented by the Department of Basic Education to simplify planning for families who move between provinces.
View Full 2026 CalendarKwaZulu-Natal School Terms 2026
Term 1
51 days14 January 2026 - 27 March 2026
Term 2
55 days8 April 2026 - 26 June 2026
Term 3
46 days21 July 2026 - 23 September 2026
Term 4
48 days6 October 2026 - 11 December 2026
About KwaZulu-Natal Schools
KwaZulu-Natal is one of South Africa's 9 provinces, with its administrative capital in Durban. All public schools in the province follow the national school calendar set by the Department of Basic Education.
Note: Independent (private) schools may have slightly different term dates. Always confirm with your specific school.
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education
KZNDoE
Contact Details
Toll-free: 0860 596 363
Address
Physical Address
Anton Muziwakhe Lembede Building, 247 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg
Postal Address
Private Bag X9137, Pietermaritzburg, 3200